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Thirty-Ninth Annual
 NOCERCC National Convention

February 13- 16, 2012
Hilton SavannahDeSoto
Savannah, Georgia

Do not conform yourselves to this age, but be transformed
Priestly passages and lifelong formation

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Washington Theological Union Conference Series presents:

You are invited to join Washington Theological Union on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 9:00AM-4:30PM for the first conference in the series, "atom + Eve: Using Science in Pastoral Ministry."
 
Designed specifically to aid those in using Science in their pastoral ministry, this free conference will bring together noted Catholic theologians and  prominent scientists to discuss how the Big Bang (and other theories) can cohere with our understanding of divine creation of the universe for an “authentic renewal” of faith within our Catholic Church communities.

Scientists will explain the scientific perspective on the origin of the universe, including the theory of multiverses. Through the lens of quantum mechanics, they will discuss claims by Stephen Hawking and others that God is no longer needed as creator of the universe.
 
Sessions include:
Modern Physics, the Beginning, and Creation
Dr. Stephen M. Barr, PhD, University of Delaware
 
Modern Cosmology, Building a Better Container for the Human Soul
Dr. Sten Odenwald, PhD, National Aeronautics & Space Administration
 
What the Bible Can Contribute to an Understanding of Divine Creation
Dr. Robert D. Miller, II, S.F.O., PhD, Catholic University of America
 
Theology and the Big Bang
Rev. Abbot James Wiseman, OSB, STD,Catholic University of America
 
Location: Washington Theological Union, 6896 Laurel Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012
 
This conference is free and open to the public, however, registration is required. Lunch will also be provided for you at no cost.

For more information about the atom + Eve conference series, or to register, please visit: www.wtu.edu/atompluseve.htm

Best Practices in Catholic Church Ministry Performance Management

Best Practices in Catholic Church Ministry Performance Management, edited by Charles E. Zech, director of the Villanova University Center for the Study of Church Management, and recently published by Lexington Books includes a chapter on “Performance Management and Ongoing Formation of Priests” by Jim Alphen, NOCERCC’s executive director. Click here to purchase.

NOCERCC has made arrangements with Lexington Books to offer this book to our members at a 25% discount. Please log in to the member section of our website for further information on purchasing Best Practices in Catholic Church Ministry Performance Management.

If you are interested in a NOCERCC membership, please contact Lauren Heard by phone at 312-781-9450 x216 or by email.

Update your membership online here.  You can pay your membership dues wtih Paypal or mail your payment to the National Office.

The mission of the Theology of the Body Institute is to educate and train men and women to understand, live and promote the Theology of the Body through our Certification Courses, On-Site Speaker Events and Clergy Enrichment Programs.

Join the Theology of the Body Institute for the
“Theology of the Body I Course”
with
Christopher West,
February 26 – March 2, 2012 in Quarryville, Pennsylvania.
Find information on the course at: www.tobinstitute.org
 

For more information, please contact:

Jen Settle, Director of Programs
Theology of the Body Institute
479 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 100
Exton, PA 19341
215-302-8200 ext. 103
jsettle@tobinstitute.org

 

To see more about NOCERCC Partner Organizations, see our Partner Organization Page